Mykonos Towns and Areas

Mykonos General Information

Mykonos is the most famous island in the Cyclades. Its re-putation has spread during the last years due to its unique lan-dscape, its archeological sites,
its cosmopolitan environment and its magnificent seas. Mykonos is an island that is full of contradictions. The contradicting elements that are apparent
in this small stretch of land, give the island a distinct eccentricity. Mykonos sways between the traditional and the contemporary, from the simple to the
complex, and from the accustomed and unaccustomed elements.
Mykonos is composed of two shades: the summer and winter shade. Its summer shade appears to be flashy and wild. The summer sounds are even different, even
a loud buzz has something wild, something out of this world to it.
During the winter Mykonos is authentic. It is the Mykonos of the good old days. Everything changes, the rhythm lowers and the lights turn off.
Whoever experiences a winter in Mykonos, will love and appreciate it, because they will have the chance to realize that is it a place full of character.
n spite of all these things Mykonos is distinctly different both in summer and winter. The only thing that changes is the scenery. It has charmed many anonymous
and famous travelers that have written many valuable descriptions of the island. Nikos Kazantzakis even wrote in Toledo that, " Jerusalem, Mykonos,
and Moscow are the three cities that amazed him ".
Mykonos is 94 naval miles southeast of Piraeus, with an area of 83 sq.klms and about 80 klms of coastal line.
Small rocky uninhabited islands that are valuable fishing and herding areas surround it. Marmaronisi, Tragonisi and Parsons are some of the most important
ones.
The terrain is rocky without many bulges and bays. The winters are mild and the summers are cool.

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How to get to Mykonos

BY AIRPLANE

There are continuous daily flights between Mykonos and Athens. The flights increase during the peak months and decrease during the winter.
The flight time is approximately 40 minutes. The airport is 4.3 km from the city of Mykonos and the transportation of the passengers is done
other by Olympic Airways buses, local busses, taxis, and various shuttle buses from the various Hotel Enterprises.
Information: Reservations Olympic Airlines - Athens: 210 9616161
Mykonos: 02890 22490
Olympic Airways - Mykonos Airport: 02890 22327
Commercial Airforce at Mykonos Airport: 02890 23302